The success of the work, the quality of the finish, and the performance of your airless paint sprayer are all significantly impacted by the tip you choose. Their significance lies not only in their ability to regulate the paint flow rate and spray pattern breadth but also in their ability to establish the optimal pump pressure while spraying. As the brains of the operation, it is important to select spray tips carefully.
That choice involves many considerations, such as knowing the application and the kind of coating you’ll be spraying, as well as choosing the appropriate tip size and other factors. In light of this, learning to interpret tip sizes is a terrific place to start.
SPRAY TIP SIZE ONE HUNDRED
The size numbers on the best Titan sprayer correspond to two distinct dimensions: the fan width and the orifice size. Selecting the appropriate tip for the task requires knowing the meaning of each of the three digits that make up size numbers.
To illustrate, let’s look at a 517 tip:
The fan width (10 to 12 inches) is approximated by multiplying the first digit (5) by two.
The flow rate, or the number of gallons per minute that will pass through the orifice, is represented by the second and third digits (17), which indicate the orifice’s size in thousandths of an inch (.017).
SELECTING A TIP SIZE
When choosing a tip size, you should take into account the type of surface being painted as well as the coating that is being applied. This is how it operates:
Fan Width
A greater fan width (8 to 24 inches) will cover a bigger area on larger surfaces, such as walls and ceilings. Choose a narrower fan width (2 to 6 inches) for surfaces that are smaller, such as deck boards, cabinets, and fences.
Orifice Size
Generally speaking, a bigger orifice is preferred for thick coatings and a smaller aperture for thin coatings.
The suggested orifice sizes shown below are for different kinds of coatings, depending on a standard 12-inch distance from the surface and an 8–12-inch fan width.
The majority of paint and coating producers provide suggested orifice sizes on the technical data sheets for their goods. Check the paint can or the manufacturer’s website for them.
Comprehensive mil thickness
Another important factor to take into account is the mil thickness of the coating you’re applying, which is determined by the flow rate and hand movement speed. The mil thickness will be smaller if your hand moves quickly than if it moves slowly. Having said that, you can also use tips with varying flow rates, or GPM ratings, to make up for your hand pace.
You can reach the same millimeter thickness faster with a tip that has a bigger opening. A.017 tip, for example, sprays.31 GPM, 40 GPM from a.019 tip, and 47 GPM from a.021 tip. A 517, 520, and 521 tip will yield the same mil thickness when used at the same hand speed. Since tips are essentially the brains of the spraying process, you may save time and money by using this expertise to finish jobs more quickly and with better outcomes.
Tips for Reversible vs Fine Finish versus Hea Spray
Reversible, fine finish and high-efficiency airless (HEA) spray tips are three of the most popular and efficient varieties. The main purpose of reversible tips is to make them simple to use; additional filtration systems are not necessary. The tip faces forward when the spray mode is on. You can turn the tip 180 degrees to reverse it when an obstruction enters the system, then pull the trigger to spray the blockage out before turning the tip 180 degrees again to carry on working. The long-lasting aperture of Titan’s SC-6+ reversible spray tip extends its useful life and allows for a 22% broader fan pattern. It is used to spray coatings like latex paint in home or commercial applications. It comes in a wide range of sizes and sprays a constant film thickness while wasting less paint.
The fine-finish spray tips are ideal for use with stains, lacquers, light-bodied clear finishes, and other fine-finish materials. They are made for applications like metal, woodwork, and cabinets. With a pressure rating of 5000 PSI, Titan’s SC-6+ Synergy fine finish tip reaches a particle size up to 27% smaller than a regular tip. You can consider Titan to be the best sprayer on the market.
Conclusion
HEA tips are renowned for their cutting-edge low-pressure technology, which can apply paint precisely while reducing overspray and boosting pump longevity. With a 55% reduction in overspray, Titan’s HEA tips are designed to spray all architectural paints and coatings at 1000 PSI at production speed, enabling you to continue spraying.
Boost every task with the unequaled power, speed, and control of a Titan airless paint sprayer, elevated even further when teamed with our industry-leading line of smart, easy-to-use accessories. Titan is the sole business option for best-in-class ROI and committed assistance anytime you need it. It is designed for ultimate durability.
